Inti Media’s Mission: Creating Social Change Through Powerful Storytelling
At Inti Media, we are on a mission to produce impactful stories focusing on social change. Our goal is to amplify diverse voices and foster a more inclusive future. Our content ranges from investigative journalism to cinematic documentaries and multiplatform content productions. We aim to use storytelling to empower Latine, Black, and Brown communities, enhance civic participation, and promote racial justice and gender equity.
We center on community voices at the heart of our productions, believing this is key to reshaping harmful narratives about underrepresented people. At Inti Media, we honor the legacy of those who came before us and draw inspiration from our shared ancestry. After all, "Inti" means "sun" in Quechua, the ancient language of Peru. Like the sun, we aim to spotlight the stories that drive us toward our grandest cinematic dreams.
Origin of the name
Inti Media was established in 2024 in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection. Its roots trace back to São Paulo, Brazil. The inspiration for the name comes from the Community Support Center ‘Inti Wasi,’ a grassroots organization founded in 2006 by Carmen and Aglas de Watson. This center was dedicated to providing human rights services and engaging in cultural activities for Peruvian immigrants in São Paulo.
"Inti Wasi" means "home of the sun" in Quechua, an ancient language from Peru. Carmen and Aglas migrated from Peru to Brazil and created the organization to support their community. They are also the parents of Inti Media’s founder, Gabriela. Growing up, Gabriela observed her parents' commitment to positively impacting their community, which profoundly influenced her worldview. Gabriela, now based in Philadelphia, is using her multimedia expertise to establish Inti Media, aiming to preserve and advance their legacy.